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OY08 UFK

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

56,900 mi
Last recorded56,900 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 UFK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 56,900 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 56,899 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 46,179 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2025 46,179 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 42,053 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jul 2024 41,987 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jul 2023 37,834 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 35,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 31,498 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 24 Aug 2020 27,297 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 27,050 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/tr13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/tr13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 26,459 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 25,495 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 24,191 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 22,835 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 22,833 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 21,273 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 19,225 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 17,284 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 14,764 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 12,214 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?

Based on 487,981 MOT tests across 31,339 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,495
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
31,339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,486
brake binding 11,247
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,488
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 5,877
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 5,113
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OY08 UFK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2008 Chevrolet Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 41,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Matiz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,486 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY08 UFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Matiz typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Chevrolet Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OY08 UFK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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